This Fourth of July after moving to Knoxville, impress your friends by throwing the finest party of the year! Summertime is the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with your new city, and there is no better excuse to bond with your new friends and neighbors than by an Independence Day gathering. Here are some creative ways to make your party utterly unforgettable.

* Use food dye. Create the usual dishes that everyone loves, such as pasta salad, but add some color to it! Make the noodles red, white and blue to honor the occasion. Also, you can serve shish kabobs that contain strawberries, bananas, and blueberries. Fruit is a refreshing snack on a hot summer day, and the fruits are the perfect colors to stick to the theme.

* Create a patriotic wreath. When planning your decorations, a great way to bond with your family is to engage your loved ones in the task of crafting a homemade wreath for your door. You can use ribbons, tinsel, and hot glue.

* Lead the way with candles. This night is going to be full of fire activities, such as fireworks and sparklers. Therefore, you may as well set the stage early by creating a trail of candles in mason jars. It is like a breadcrumb trail to the party!

* Provide sparklers in everyone’s napkins. Along with the standard set of silverware, acknowledge the importance of fire play on the fourth by placing a sparkler alongside everyone’s utensils.